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Dorcas Slafter 1719–1805

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas Slafter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1719 · Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Died 19 Apr 1805 · Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Scripture
Mother Mary Eaton (1694–1780)
Siblings Abigail Scripture, Amy Scripture, Anne Slafter, Daniel Scripture, Deborah Scripture, Eleazer Scripture, Elizabeth Scripture, Jemima Scripture, Mary Scripture, Mary Slafter, Patience Scripture

Researchers connected through Dorcas Slafter 1719–1805

and 1 more tree owner connected with Dorcas Slafter 1719–1805

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Dorcas Slafter began in 1719 in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. Dorcas Slafter passed away in 1805 in Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1719
Birth of Dorcas Slafter in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1805
Death of Dorcas Slafter in Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorcas Slafter

This ancestor line traces from Bergerac, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France (1549) to Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA (1719) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorcas Slafter (1719–1805) was born in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, United States and died in Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Dorcas Slafter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorcas Slafter PTP
1719–1805
Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Eaton PTP
1694–1780
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Dorcas Slafter's Descendants

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DS
Dorcas Slafter PTP 1719–1805